What is AttackIQ?
AttackIQ is recognized as the leading independent vendor of breach and attack simulation (BAS) solutions. The company has developed the industry's first Security Optimization Platform, designed for continuous security control validation and to improve the overall effectiveness and efficiency of security programs. Trusted by leading organizations globally, AttackIQ empowers them to strategically plan security enhancements and rigorously verify that their cyberdefenses operate as intended, with a strong alignment to the MITRE ATT&CK framework. Furthermore, AttackIQ actively contributes to the cybersecurity community through its free AttackIQ Academy, the open Preactive Security Exchange, and its collaboration with MITRE Engenuity's Center for Threat-Informed Defense.
How much funding has AttackIQ raised?
AttackIQ has raised a total of $83.7M across 5 funding rounds:
Private Equity
$7.8M
Series A
$8.8M
Other Financing Round
$5.5M
Series B
$17.6M
Series C
$44M
Private Equity (2016): $7.8M, investors not publicly disclosed
Series A (2016): $8.8M led by Index Ventures, Telstra, and Qualcomm Ventures
Other Financing Round (2018): $5.5M supported by Salesforce Ventures
Series B (2019): $17.6M, investors not publicly disclosed
Series C (2021): $44M backed by The Atlantic Bridge, Gaingels, Index Ventures, Khosla Ventures, and Saudi Aramco Energy Ventures
Key Investors in AttackIQ
Index Ventures
Index Ventures is a venture firm that invests in entrepreneurs from seed to IPO, partnering with founders to build enduring companies. They have a global presence with offices in San Francisco and London.
Salesforce Ventures
Salesforce Ventures is the investment arm of Salesforce, focusing on enterprise cloud software and solutions that drive customer success and digital transformation.
Khosla Ventures
Khosla Ventures provides venture assistance and strategic advice to entrepreneurs working on breakthrough technologies across various sectors including enterprise, AI, and fintech.
What's next for AttackIQ?
With its latest major strategic investment, AttackIQ is poised for accelerated growth and further innovation in the breach and attack simulation market. This significant capital infusion is expected to fuel the expansion of its Security Optimization Platform, enhance its go-to-market strategies, and deepen its commitment to providing organizations with robust tools for validating and improving their cybersecurity posture. The company's focus on continuous control validation and alignment with frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK positions it to capitalize on the increasing demand for proactive and measurable security solutions in an evolving threat landscape.
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